Buyer, Home

Liberty.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished retail company in the UK seeks a Buyer for the Home department. The ideal candidate will shape a buying strategy that delivers sales and profit growth across various channels. Responsibilities include defining a unique product strategy, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing floor layouts to drive margin growth. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to ensure product offerings resonate with customers. A passion for heritage and creativity is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a compelling product and brand strategy in partnership with key departments.
• Own supplier negotiations to maximise profitability and minimise risk.

Job description

Job Description

Introduction

Founded in 1875, our long history has been built on innovation, craftsmanship and above all, incredible talent. Born from the adventurous spirit of our founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, we remain true to our heritage. From our fulfilment centres to our flagship store, passion, vision and dynamism are part of our DNA – and that extends to our team.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Buyer, Home to join Liberty and shape a buying strategy that delivers sales and profit growth across all channels. You will curate a distinctive, commercial and press-worthy Home edit that reflects Liberty’s heritage and creativity, working closely with Merchandising, Customer Insight and Retail to ensure ranges resonate with our customer and maximise retail space.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a compelling product and brand strategy in partnership with Merchandising, Retail, Customer Insight, Ecommerce and Marketing, ensuring a unique, commercial and press-worthy offer that meets sales and margin targets within agreed OTB.
• Own supplier negotiations across cost, delivery, payment terms, RTVs, staffing contributions and marketing support to maximise profitability and minimise risk.

Plan and optimise floor layouts and brand adjacencies to drive sales density, margin growth and str...